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As Israel’s military campaign in Gaza intensifies, sparking a deepening humanitarian crisis, Australians gathered in Sydney on Sunday to protest what they described as an unjust siege on Palestinian civilians.…
Thailand and Cambodia have expressed willingness to negotiate a ceasefire after four days of intense border clashes that have left at least 33 people dead and forced over 168,000 residents to flee their homes, AP News…
The Australian Army has successfully test-fired its most advanced long-range missile, marking a significant leap in the country’s defence capabilities and formally ushering the Army into what officials have described…
Russia’s upper house of parliament has approved a new law that will impose fines on individuals who deliberately search for online content labeled “extremist” by the government. This move marks another step in the…
An Israeli airstrike on a school-turned-shelter in Gaza City on Friday killed at least five civilians, including an 11-year-old boy, according to hospital officials. The bodies were carried through the streets by…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Friday that his government is exploring “alternative options” to the ongoing ceasefire negotiations with Hamas, following the withdrawal of both Israeli and U.S.…
Australia is preparing to lift its ban on beef imports from the United States. This ban has been in place since 2003, after a case of mad cow disease was found in American cattle. The decision has made headlines,…
Jean Bosco Ruboneka, a key midfielder for APR FC, has expressed strong optimism about the club’s new signings ahead of the 2025/2026 football season. The reigning Rwanda Premier League champions have significantly…
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has described the ongoing conflict in Gaza as a "humanitarian catastrophe" and reaffirmed Australia’s commitment to a two-state solution, as France prepares to formally…
An internal U.S. government analysis has found no evidence that the Palestinian group Hamas systematically stole U.S.-funded humanitarian aid in Gaza, directly challenging a central justification behind a newly…
French President Emmanuel Macron has faced condemnation from international leaders following his announcement that France will recognize Palestine as a state. On Thursday, July 24, President Macron declared that France…
Israel has received a new ceasefire proposal from Hamas, which an Israeli official described as “workable,” though no further details were disclosed. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity due to not being…
The Israeli government on Wednesday denied responsibility for the worsening food crisis in Gaza, instead accusing the militant group Hamas of orchestrating the humanitarian emergency, according to a report by Agence…
More than 240,000 pages of long-sealed FBI documents detailing surveillance and investigations of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. have been released, drawing a range of reactions from civil rights advocates and the King…
The European Union has warned it will impose nearly €100 billion (£87bn) worth of tariffs on a wide range of American imports [from bourbon whiskey to Boeing aircraft] if former U.S. President Donald Trump does not…
Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi has delivered a blistering speech outside Parliament House, accusing Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Foreign Minister Penny Wong of “moral cowardice” over their handling of the war in…
Russia and Ukraine are preparing for a new round of peace talks in Istanbul, scheduled for Wednesday, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. In his daily speech on Monday, Zelensky said he had spoken with…
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has declared that Tehran will not abandon its uranium enrichment programme, despite the severe damage inflicted by recent US and Israeli airstrikes on nuclear and military…
Australia, along with more than 30 countries including the UK, Canada, Japan, and several European nations, issued a joint statement on Monday urging an immediate end to the war in Gaza, The Guardian reports. The…
Rwandan football outfit Police FC has kicked off a one-week intensive training camp in Rubavu District as part of its preparations for the upcoming 2025/26 season. This strategic move is aimed at enhancing team…
Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled Al Saud, often referred to as Saudi Arabia’s “Sleeping Prince,” has passed away after spending 20 years in a coma. Born in April 1990, he was the eldest son of Prince Khaled bin Talal and a…
Four people have died in a devastating two-vehicle crash on Central Queensland’s Capricorn Highway on Sunday morning, lifting the state’s road toll to ten since Friday. As ABC reports, the crash occurred around 10:50am…
Australia has delivered M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine as part of a major military support package worth $160 million, helping the country defend itself against Russia’s ongoing invasion. The Australian government, one…
The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) have been accused of bombing Gaza’s only Catholic church, killing three people and injuring at least ten others. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the bombing was…